Word
channeled
Phoneticschan·neled
/ˈtʃænəɫd/
UK spelling · channelled
Definition
v. to direct something, like energy or water, toward a specific place or purpose. You use this when you want to show that something is being focused or guided.
v. to direct or focus something, such as energy, water, or attention, toward a specific goal or path. Often used in the passive voice to describe the redirection of natural forces or human effort.
Examples
“The architect channeled the sunlight into the dark room.”
“The river was channeled through a series of concrete pipes to prevent flooding in the city center.”
“The director channeled the actor's raw emotion into the final scene, ensuring the performance felt both authentic and deeply moving to the audience.”
Examples
simple
“The architect channeled the sunlight into the dark room.”
contextual
“The river was channeled through a series of concrete pipes to prevent flooding in the city center.”
complex
“The director channeled the actor's raw emotion into the final scene, ensuring the performance felt both authentic and deeply moving to the audience.”
Real-World Examples
“The money had instead been channelled to new property developments, resulting in hundreds of unfinished projects.” “Its viral passion for international soccer continues to be channeled towards South American giants .” Domains
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